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**mongocanfly** · 02-19-2018, 09:17 PM

sweet looking old 66.....did you replace the headbolts? those are one time use torque to yield....

Jferrante · 02-19-2018, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

sweet looking old 66.....did you replace the headbolts? those are one time use torque to yield....

yea all new bolts.

Duncan K · 02-19-2018, 11:17 PM

That motor cleaned up nicely, paint look great. Can't wait to get mine looking like that!!

Jferrante · 02-21-2018, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Duncan K

That motor cleaned up nicely, paint look great. Can't wait to get mine looking like that!!

Thanks I think it looks really good even if it does get some dings in it and such.

Jferrante · 02-25-2018, 05:39 PM

Got some Por-15 on the front part of the frame..most of the rear comes out with the choppin block kit. Will paint once it is all together.

Jferrante · 02-28-2018, 09:24 PM

CB kit came yesterday in a bunch of boxes. I didn't have time last night to go through it so tonight after work I started the unwrapping and began on the front end.
The dropmember uses the factory holes but the bolts are a tad larger so you need to run a step drill bit and you are good to go. From there you add the inner frame support, upper bag mount and engine mounts. The engine mounts will go on the motor before dropping it in to ease that process.
Once the drop member is in its just a process of installing your ball joints and bushings and then installing them on the drop member. Really not too much.
The hardest part is making sure you have the parts on the correct side of the truck.
I still need to install the lower ball joints and the shock relocation brackets and then I am moving on to the rear.
Christmas in Feb

Dropmember and inner frame supports in

Closer look at inner frame mounts

Motor mounts in their place

Upper bag and control arm mount

and most of it in

until tomorrow

and another present for myself...

**Captainfab** · 03-01-2018, 12:37 AM

Very nice!

Bennett68C10 · 03-01-2018, 09:01 AM

Looking good! Makes me miss my choppin block front crossmember

Jferrante · 03-02-2018, 09:22 PM

Frame cut and cross member out - took a few cut off wheels and created a ton of dust but we are almost ready for final mockup, paint and assembly of the frame. Weather is ****ty but hoping its dry this weekend so I can get a bunch of these parts painted.
If anyone needs a crossmember let me know

84blaze · 03-03-2018, 03:00 PM

Nice build. Looking forward to more progress!

Jferrante · 03-03-2018, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 84blaze

Nice build. Looking forward to more progress!

Thanks - did some quick primer and first paint on the frame bits so I will start assembly tomorrow.

Jferrante · 03-03-2018, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Looking good! Makes me miss my choppin block front crossmember

Really nice kit I am impressed. They need some instructions or at least better visuals. Other than that top quality parts.
My goal is to be done and ready for E-Town swap meet are you going?

**mongocanfly** · 03-03-2018, 06:59 PM

some good looking parts you got.....nice welder to...

Bennett68C10 · 03-04-2018, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Jferrante

Really nice kit I am impressed. They need some instructions or at least better visuals. Other than that top quality parts.
My goal is to be done and ready for E-Town swap meet are you going?

I’ll be there in my daily but not the Suburban! I don’t have enough time or cash to get it done by the spring swap meet

Hoping to have it on the road by mid summer so it should definitely be at the fall swap meet.

Jferrante · 03-04-2018, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

I’ll be there in my daily but not the Suburban! I don’t have enough time or cash to get it done by the spring swap meet

Hoping to have it on the road by mid summer so it should definitely be at the fall swap meet.

Haha - I set ridiculous goals like getting my truck done by then and just hope I do it...

Today was another busy day. I got most of the items a brief coat of paint yesterday so today's goal was to get the puzzle together. I am going to have to clean up some of the paint at some point but it looks fine for now.

Nothing real hard here just a lot of drilling.
Next up is welding the trailing arm brackets to the rear axle and then I plan on getting the wheels back on and engine back in the frame

Modges'66 · 03-04-2018, 07:33 PM

You got me watchin' closely!

Jferrante · 03-15-2018, 05:08 PM

Nothing dramatic has changed we got a lot of snow and I lost power for 2 days and I am traveling for work so I didnt get much work done this past weekend. Regardless I am making slow and steady progress.

I got the 4 link brackets welded to the rear axles which was a nice accomplishment. It is an awkward welding angle for someone new to the craft but I got it done. Added the rear bags as well.

Up front the holes for the ball joints in the spindles werent wide enough so I had to drill them out to the right sizing without over enlarging the hole.
I then got the shocks mounted, steering rack in and my front wheels mounted up as well as my airbags.

Next up is running some air lines and my trans mounts and hopefully getting the air all powered up and ready for the engine.

Jferrante · 03-16-2018, 08:04 PM

Tackled a few more odds and ends today including mounting the air tank and putting the motor in to check how it all sits. It isn't laying low as it can in the front so I am ordering an F Body Oil Pan kit and hoping that does it.

Notch1988 · 03-17-2018, 10:51 AM

Looks like some great progress. Are you doing a one piece drive shaft?

Jferrante · 03-17-2018, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Notch1988

Looks like some great progress. Are you doing a one piece drive shaft?

Yes I have it already

Notch1988 · 03-17-2018, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Jferrante

Yes I have it already

You notching out the back of the cab? A one piece shaft will hit the back of the cab before laying out.

Jferrante · 03-17-2018, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Notch1988

You notching out the back of the cab? A one piece shaft will hit the back of the cab before laying out.

I'll see when I put the cab on

InvalidConflict · 03-19-2018, 02:25 AM

Nice build so far!

Jferrante · 03-20-2018, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by InvalidConflict

Nice build so far!

Thanks, fourth nor Easter in 3 weeks coming in tomorrow I was hoping more would be done. Hoping to have brake lines, air management and fuel ran by this weekend

w00dst0ck · 03-20-2018, 10:27 PM

Always a bummer seeing swb frames get cut for choppin block rear kits. You should have bought a longbed frame for cheap, and sold the swb frame and recouped $5-800.

02-19-2018, 09:17 PM	#26
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,579	Re: Project 66: LS and Frame on the Ground sweet looking old 66.....did you replace the headbolts? those are one time use torque to yield.... __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

02-19-2018, 11:17 PM	#28
Duncan K Registered User Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 202	Re: Project 66: LS and Frame on the Ground That motor cleaned up nicely, paint look great. Can't wait to get mine looking like that!! __________________ 66 GMC 910 My Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=754257

02-25-2018, 05:39 PM	#30
Jferrante Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Arlington VA Posts: 359	Re: Project 66: LS and Frame on the Ground Got some Por-15 on the front part of the frame..most of the rear comes out with the choppin block kit. Will paint once it is all together.

02-28-2018, 09:24 PM	#31
Jferrante Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Arlington VA Posts: 359	Re: Project 66: LS and Frame on the Ground CB kit came yesterday in a bunch of boxes. I didn't have time last night to go through it so tonight after work I started the unwrapping and began on the front end. The dropmember uses the factory holes but the bolts are a tad larger so you need to run a step drill bit and you are good to go. From there you add the inner frame support, upper bag mount and engine mounts. The engine mounts will go on the motor before dropping it in to ease that process. Once the drop member is in its just a process of installing your ball joints and bushings and then installing them on the drop member. Really not too much. The hardest part is making sure you have the parts on the correct side of the truck. I still need to install the lower ball joints and the shock relocation brackets and then I am moving on to the rear. Christmas in Feb Dropmember and inner frame supports in Closer look at inner frame mounts Motor mounts in their place Upper bag and control arm mount and most of it in until tomorrow and another present for myself...

03-01-2018, 12:37 AM	#32
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: Project 66: LS and Frame on the Ground Very nice! __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

03-01-2018, 09:01 AM	#33
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project 66: LS and Frame on the Ground Looking good! Makes me miss my choppin block front crossmember __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

03-02-2018, 09:22 PM	#34
Jferrante Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Arlington VA Posts: 359	Re: Project 66: LS and Frame on the Ground Frame cut and cross member out - took a few cut off wheels and created a ton of dust but we are almost ready for final mockup, paint and assembly of the frame. Weather is ****ty but hoping its dry this weekend so I can get a bunch of these parts painted. If anyone needs a crossmember let me know

03-03-2018, 03:00 PM	#35
84blaze Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 298	Re: Project 66: LS and Frame on the Ground Nice build. Looking forward to more progress! __________________ 1953 Chevrolet 1300: S10 frame swap/ GSI Backhalf/ 6.0LSX 1984 S10 Blazer: 6.0L LQ4 Swap FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM - @84blaze

03-03-2018, 06:59 PM	#38
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,579	Re: Project 66: LS and Frame on the Ground some good looking parts you got.....nice welder to... __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

03-04-2018, 07:33 PM	#41
Modges'66 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan, otherwise known as Beer City U.S.A. Posts: 1,081	Re: Project 66: LS and Frame on the Ground You got me watchin' closely! Attached Images __________________ My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=512904

03-15-2018, 05:08 PM	#42
Jferrante Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Arlington VA Posts: 359	Re: Project 66: LS and Frame on the Ground Nothing dramatic has changed we got a lot of snow and I lost power for 2 days and I am traveling for work so I didnt get much work done this past weekend. Regardless I am making slow and steady progress. I got the 4 link brackets welded to the rear axles which was a nice accomplishment. It is an awkward welding angle for someone new to the craft but I got it done. Added the rear bags as well. Up front the holes for the ball joints in the spindles werent wide enough so I had to drill them out to the right sizing without over enlarging the hole. I then got the shocks mounted, steering rack in and my front wheels mounted up as well as my airbags. Next up is running some air lines and my trans mounts and hopefully getting the air all powered up and ready for the engine.

03-16-2018, 08:04 PM	#43
Jferrante Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Arlington VA Posts: 359	Re: Project 66: LS and Frame on the Ground Tackled a few more odds and ends today including mounting the air tank and putting the motor in to check how it all sits. It isn't laying low as it can in the front so I am ordering an F Body Oil Pan kit and hoping that does it. Last edited by Jferrante; 03-17-2018 at 10:45 AM.

03-17-2018, 10:51 AM	#44
Notch1988 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lacombe, Alberta Posts: 335	Re: Project 66: LS and Frame on the Ground Looks like some great progress. Are you doing a one piece drive shaft? __________________ 66 GMC swb dropmember accuair Link to my build: My GMC Project

03-19-2018, 02:25 AM	#48
InvalidConflict Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 6	Re: Project 66: LS and Frame on the Ground Nice build so far!

03-20-2018, 10:27 PM	#50
w00dst0ck Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 349	Re: Project 66: LS and Frame on the Ground Always a bummer seeing swb frames get cut for choppin block rear kits. You should have bought a longbed frame for cheap, and sold the swb frame and recouped $5-800.



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